A total of 79 percent of New Jersey voters say the Garden State is a "very good" or "fairly
good" place to live, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Another 20
percent say New Jersey is a "fairly bad" or "very bad" place to live.

By similar numbers, New Jersey voters say the Garden State is good place for a vacation,
with 80 percent saying "very good" or "fairly good" and 17 percent saying "fairly bad" or "very
bad," the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds.

A total of 86 percent of voters under 35 like New Jersey as a place to live, more than
older voters, but 66 percent of these younger voters like the Garden State as a place to vacation,
less than older voters.

While 73 percent of all voters would recommend to family and friends that they vacation
in New Jersey, only 58 percent of younger voters would plug their home state.

In fact, 66 percent of all voters, Democrats more than Republicans, plan to vacation or
sightsee in the Garden State this year, including 71 percent of voters with children under 18.

Asked what they like to do most in New Jersey:

49 percent like ocean beaches;

11 percent like Atlantic City;

11 percent like sightseeing;

10 percent like the boardwalk.

"We like living in New Jersey and - overwhelmingly - we'd invite out-of-staters to spend
their vacations here. Partly the invitation might reflect New Jerseyans' recognition that tourism
is big business for their state," said Maurice Carroll, director of the Quinnipiac University Polling
Institute.

"The beach, the boardwalk or Atlantic City is the favorite destination for two-thirds of
New Jerseyans," Carroll added.

Shore communities have too many restrictions for getting to the beach, 48 percent of
voters say, while 43 percent say there's enough beach access. The biggest objection comes from
voters along the shore who say 55 - 40 percent that there are too many restrictions. Rural voters
share that sentiment 48 - 40 percent. Urban voters say 46 - 41 percent that there is enough
access.

New Jersey voters from all areas agree 83 - 15 percent that the state should require towns
to provide restrooms at the beach. Women want more bathrooms 86 - 12 percent while men
want them 80 - 18 percent. Voters from all areas feel the need for more bathrooms.

"Voters of every stripe want bathrooms at the beach," Carroll said.

From June 14 - 19, Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,610 registered voters with a margin
of error of +/- 2.4 percentage points. Live interviewers call land lines and cell phones.

The Quinnipiac University Poll, directed by Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D., conducts public
opinion surveys in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Ohio and the
nation as a public service and for research.
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25. How would you rate New Jersey as a place to live - very good, fairly good,
fairly bad, or very bad?

31. Which of the following is most important for you when you go on vacation -
visiting places of historical and cultural interest, recreational activities,
fine dining, activities for whole family, or relaxing?

TREND: Which of the following is most important for you when you go on vacation
- visiting places of historical and cultural interest, recreational activities,
fine dining, activities for whole family, or relaxing?

34. How serious a problem do you think local restrictions on public access to
ocean beaches is in New Jersey - a very serious problem, a somewhat serious
problem, a not too serious problem, or not a problem at all?